Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
odoratum
ID:
916811

Status:
valid

Authors:
X.Q.Song, Q.W.Meng & Y.B.Luo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 46: 595 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916146



Common Names

  • Odoratum Thrixspermum
  • Thrixspermum Odoratum
  • Odoratum Thrixspermum


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Description

Thrixspermum odoratum (also called Fragrant Thrixspermum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphyte, up to 30 cm tall, native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist forests, at altitudes of 1000-3000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Thrixspermum odoratum is an ornamental plant used to decorate homes and gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thrixspermum odoratum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thrixspermum odoratum is an evergreen climber that grows up to 2 m (6 ft) tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and is best propagated by seed or cuttings. It is tolerant of cold temperatures and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Thrixspermum odoratum

Thrixspermum odoratum is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Species in the Thrixspermum genus

Thrixspermum aberrans, Thrixspermum acuminatissimum, Thrixspermum acutilobum, Thrixspermum agamense, Thrixspermum agusanense, Thrixspermum amesianum, Thrixspermum amplexicaule, Thrixspermum anceps, Thrixspermum ancoriferum, Thrixspermum angustatum, Thrixspermum angustifolium, Thrixspermum annamense, Thrixspermum arachnitiforme, Thrixspermum aurantiacum, Thrixspermum borneense, Thrixspermum brevibracteatum, Thrixspermum brevicapsularis, Thrixspermum brevicaule, Thrixspermum brevipes, Thrixspermum brunnescens, Thrixspermum calceolus, Thrixspermum canaliculatum, Thrixspermum carinatifolium, Thrixspermum carnosum, Thrixspermum celebicum, Thrixspermum centipeda, Thrixspermum cerinum, Thrixspermum clavatum, Thrixspermum clavilobum, Thrixspermum collinum, Thrixspermum complanatum, Thrixspermum congestum, Thrixspermum conigerum, Thrixspermum cordulatum, Thrixspermum corneri, Thrixspermum crassifolium, Thrixspermum crescentiforme, Thrixspermum cymboglossum, Thrixspermum denticulatum, Thrixspermum doctersii, Thrixspermum duplocallosum, Thrixspermum elmeri, Thrixspermum elongatum, Thrixspermum eximium, Thrixspermum fantasticum, Thrixspermum filifolium, Thrixspermum filiforme, Thrixspermum fimbriatum, Thrixspermum flaccidum, Thrixspermum fleuryi,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461101: Based on the initial data import
Yi Bo Luo (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.B.Luo' in the authors string.
Qian Wan Meng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.W.Meng' in the authors string.
Xi Qiang Song: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'X.Q.Song' in the authors string.